Kwock Hing Society


This colorful two-story period building (1907) was constructed to provide services to immigrant Chinese workers. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s one of two such halls surviving on Maui, and contains an interesting photo collection on the lives of Chinese immigrants. It’s generally locked, but Richard Shim (808-264-1186) will let you in. Speak loudly.


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